Baby milestones: What to expect when

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Smiley baby
Learning to smile is one of the first milestones and happens at around 6 weeks. Her first gorgeous smile makes up for all those broken nights!

Head first
As your baby's neck muscles strengthen, she'll be able to support her own head (at around 6 weeks) to turn to look at new things and towards the source of sounds.

Roly poly
At some time between 3 and 6 months your baby will learn to roll over, usually from front to back first, then from back to front a couple of weeks later.

Sitting pretty
As your baby's back gets stronger, she'll be able to hold herself in a sitting position, first with her hands around her waist, and eventually without any support.

Creepy crawly
Babies learn to crawl from as early as 6 months. They usually start by getting on to all fours and rocking backwards and forwards.

Bottom shuffler
Of course, some babies don't crawl at all, and develop their own ways of getting around, sometimes just shuffling on their bottoms.

Just cruising
Before she learns to walk your little one will pull herself up using furniture, or other people's legs! She'll then 'cruise' around the room, holding on to tables and chairs.

Feet first
Those first, unsupported steps are a major milestone, and happen any time from around 9 months.

Chatterbox
At 18 months, most children use between six and 20 words, although they may only be recognised by you! By 2 1/2 you'll notice a language explosion!

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